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The Marine Iguana is a very special species. It is found only on the Galapagos Islands, and is the only lizard in the world able to live and forage in the ocean! This makes it the only known “marine reptile” on earth. Plus, look at this face. Does it remind you of Khaleesi’s dragons in Game […]Read More
The Golden Armadillo Lizard is a species of lizard endemic to the desert regions of southern Africa. They also remain a unique species of animal. Their colors range from a light brown to a dark brown on top, yet the underbelly of the Golden Armadillo Lizard is yellow, with a black pattern. They range in size from […]Read More
Spiny Bush Viper Facts The small but deadly Spiny Bush Viper has managed to surprise herpetologists. This species of snake has proven to be far more toxic than researchers previously thought. They generally inhabit regions far from humans. As a result, this animal has not been well studied. In addition, they appear to be rather reclusive […]Read More
Tiger Rattlesnake Facts The most noteworthy fact about a Tiger Rattlesnake is that the animal is the most dangerous species of all rattlesnake. The quantity of venom injected with a bite is less than that of similar species. Yet, the venom contains a powerful mix of neurotoxins and myotoxins which often leads to muscle death. The endemic range of […]
You would think that the Green Sea Turtle has green shell and body, right? But that’s not it. The real reason for its name is far more colorful. Under the carapace of this gorgeous ocean-dwelling creature is a layer of body fat that is actually green in color. The Green Sea Turtle exists throughout the tropical […]
The Green Anaconda serves as the name of a large and powerful non-venomous species of a boa constrictor. It remains the heaviest, and second longest known species of snake still extant. The Green Anaconda evolved as endemic to a region of South America, east of the Andes. This range includes the countries of Venezuela and […]
The Thorny Dragon is a species of lizard endemic to Australia. This animal is so unique that it is the only species currently classified within its genus. This unique reptile was first described by the noted biologist John Edward Gray, in 1841. The Thorny Dragon possesses a typical lifespan of approximately 20 years. This species […]
The Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle is a magnificent creature which sadly, is also one of the most endangered sea turtles in all the world. Perhaps fewer than 1,000 breeding females still exist. For this reason, the IUCN has justifiably listed this reptile as Critically Endangered. They bear the name of Richard M. Kemp who was the naturalist […]
The Leaping Lesbian Lizard is the popular name for the New Mexico Whiptail Lizard produced through inter-breeding of two distinct native species of lizard. This is a lizard native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. In the U.S., they live in New Mexico and Arizona. In Mexico – they inhabit Chihuahua. Further, the Leaping Lesbian Lizard […]
The Texas Horned Lizard forms one of the 14 known species of spike-bodied reptiles in North America. Collectively, these species seem popular as horned lizards. The lizard remains native to an area that includes Kansas, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, and northern Mexico. Humans have also introduced them into Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas. Their bodies develop far more […]
The Boomslang, Dispholidus typus, is a large species of highly venomous snake in the family Colubridae. Currently, it is the only known extant member of its genus. In Afrikaans, the name boomslang means tree snake. The species is endemic to sub-Saharan regions of Africa. They are oviparous animals, often producing as many as 30 eggs with each mating. […]
Spiny Bush Viper Facts The small but deadly Spiny Bush Viper has managed to surprise herpetologists. This species of snake has proven to be far more toxic than researchers previously thought. They generally inhabit regions far from humans. As a result, this animal has not been well studied. In addition, they appear to be rather reclusive […]
The Marine Iguana is a very special species. It is found only on the Galapagos Islands, and is the only lizard in the world able to live and forage in the ocean! This makes it the only known “marine reptile” on earth. Plus, look at this face. Does it remind you of Khaleesi’s dragons in Game […]
